Faith / Tomb (türbe)
Emir Bayındır Kümbet and Masjid
Ahlat, Bitlis
The 'Railed Tomb' (Parmaklıklı Kümbet), unparalleled in Anatolia for its open columned gallery, built after 1481 for the Akkoyunlu bey Emir Bayındır, and the masjid beside it.
Its story
The kümbet was built by his wife Şah Selime Hatun after the death in 1481 of Emir Bayındır bin Rüstem, one of the Akkoyunlu beys; his son Muhammed was later also buried here. The building consists of a burial chamber sunk into the ground and a visiting floor above; about half of its body was left open, and the eight columns arranged on the parapet with arches between them earned it the name 'Parmaklıklı Kümbet' (Railed Tomb). This solution is regarded as almost unique in Turkish-Islamic monumental tomb architecture. The portal-like entrance, muqarnas niches and a celî sülüs inscription band display fine stonework. The plain masjid just to its north was built in 1477–78 by Emir Bayındır, and its architect is accepted to have been Baba Can. One of Ahlat's symbols, the kümbet is within walking distance of the Seljuk Cemetery.
Key facts
- Period
- 1477–after 1481 (Akkoyunlu)
- Getting there
- Ahlat, İkikubbe neighborhood, Ovakışla road
- Visit duration
- 20–30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
38.74710, 42.45886
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emir_Bay%C4%B1nd%C4%B1r_K%C3%BCmbeti | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emir_Bay%C4%B1nd%C4%B1r_Mescidi | https://goturkiye.com/bitlis/see | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1358000923